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January 27, 2016
Published by Interrobang Staff at January 27, 2016

Why Is Nick Offerman’s Face Advertising A Restroom In India?

Yesterday Michelle Blimes took this photo of a billboard in India, that appears to be using Nick Offerman's face to advertise a toilet. First thought of course, who can blame them- he's the manliest man in television. Since yesterday her photo has gone viral, with no comment yet from Offerman himself.
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January 26, 2016
Published by Interrobang Staff at January 26, 2016

Woody Allen, Elaine May and Miley Cyrus to Appear in Amazon’s Untitled Woody Allen Project

Woody Allen has cast Miley Cyrus, and comedy legend Elaine May in his upcoming Amazon series, according to THR.com, and THR also reports that Allen himself is planning to appear on screen in the series. The filmmaker appeared in 2012's To Rome With Love, but his roles in his own projects have been few and far between over the last two decades. No word yet on how large of a role he's planning to play in the six episode project for Amazon.
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January 26, 2016
Published by Kristen Becker at January 26, 2016

Robin Williams Estate Sold to French Winemakers

Villa Sorriso or “ Villa of Smiles” the sprawling 640 acre spread sold on Monday for $18.1 Million dollars according to the New York Daily News. Built for Robin Williams in the early 2000’s, the estate offered a home theater, infinity pool, a home theater, three safe rooms, and access to hiking trails surrounding the home.
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January 25, 2016
Published by Jeffrey Gurian at January 25, 2016

Roast Turns Ugly, Vlad Pilot Progresses and More News From the New York Clubs

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week Jeffrey was at Gotham, The Stand, and New York Comedy Club.
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January 24, 2016
Published by Interrobang Staff at January 24, 2016

Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen Preview Bud Light Super Bowl Campaign

Looks like Amy Schumer will be capping her explosive year with a Super Bowl Ad. Seth Rogen and Amy Schumer appear in a new Bud Light ad titled "The Bud Light Party is Coming", a teaser to an upcoming Super Bowl campaign. Is her next stop the Oval Office? #unstoppable Seth Rogen for VP!
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January 23, 2016
Published by Debra Kessler at January 23, 2016

SNL Will Be Live Tonight Despite Historic Snowstorm in New York City

New York is in the grips of Winter Storm Jonas, the Mayor of New York City is telling everyone to stay home, the Governor of New York State is having a state of emergency, but none of these things will stop Saturday Night Live from airing a live show tonight. Word from a spokesperson from SNL says the show will go on.
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January 22, 2016
Published by Interrobang Staff at January 22, 2016

Coming Soon: Watch the Trailer for Key and Peele’s First Feature Film “Keanu”

In the market for a gangsta pet? Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key are back with "Keanu," their first feature film. Kanu stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele along with Method Man, Gabriel Union and Will Forte. Joran Peele wrote the film with Alex Rubens, and Peter Atencio directs.
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January 22, 2016
Published by Kristen Becker at January 22, 2016

Maria Bamford and Henry Winkler Team Up to Poke Fun at Your Well Being

No one handles the topic of mental illness better than Maria Bamford and her upcoming web series “You are Nothing” promises a darkly funny look at modern life, the self help industry and our search for easy answers to not-so-easy questions.
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January 22, 2016
Published by Steph Tolev at January 22, 2016

5 Differences Between the Toronto and LA Comedy Scene

Along with lumber and strong beer, one of Canada's top exports to America is comedians. Steph Tolev is the latest comic to make the move from Toronto to Los Angeles. With the 2015 Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Comedian, multiple appearances at Just For Laughs in Montreal and the release of her debut standup album, Hot N’ Hungry, Tolev is one of the finest to come out of the Toronto comedy scene. As she adjusts to living in California she's noticed a few differences between performing in her hometown and Los Angeles and compiled a list of the most noticeable 5.
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January 21, 2016
Published by Interrobang Staff at January 21, 2016

Big Jay Oakerson’s Taping His First Hour Special! Get Tickets!

On February 21st, he takes it all to the next level when Big Jay Oakerson tapes his first hour special for Comedy Central in New York City! There are two tapings at Webster Hall, at 7:30 and 9:30 and you can get tickets to them.
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January 21, 2016
Published by Kristen Becker at January 21, 2016

Comedians Lock Down 4 of Top 5 Spots in Most Beloved Television Personality Poll

This morning, The Harris Poll results were released, and Jimmy Fallon, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Harvey and Steven Colbert made the list of the top five tv personalities in America. NCIS' Mark Harmon beat all of them for the top spot as America’s favorite TV personality, narrowly beating out reigning champion Ellen Degeneres. According to Poll results, Conservatives pick Harmon while Moderates and Liberals both lean toward DeGeneres. Harmon last held the title in 2011 and DeGeneres leaned up in the last three years, proving that America likes it’s TV the way they like their politics. Full of familiar faces.
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January 20, 2016
Published by Interrobang Staff at January 20, 2016

Amy Schumer Says She’s Never Stolen Jokes and Would Take a Lie Detector Test

Monday night, three comics tweeted that Amy Schumer lifted their jokes, and Tuesday we posted a story about the tweets. Today a video began circulating that compiled all of the jokes that were reference in the tweets.
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January 20, 2016
Published by Kristen Becker at January 20, 2016

Gad Elmaleh, The French Jerry Seinfeld, Makes American TV Debut

Could you be as funny as you are now, in a different language? That is the task that Gad Elmeleh signed up for when accepting his residency at Joe’s pub. Oh My Gad is the French comedians new English speaking show that begins it’s run at Joe’s on Jan 21st. Elmaleh made his US television debut last night on Late Night with Seth Meyers. On Seth, he taught Americans to say his name correctly, taught Meyers a French phrase, and told a story about embarassing himself in front of Jerry Seinfeld when he dubbed Jerry's role in B Movie into French.
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